http://jamiesulc.com No nonsense talk about intense training and physical culture Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:23:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en No risk, no reward. Where would we be in this world today if people didn't take risks? It's time for me to step out and take a risk of my own. I have found a pretty great warehouse space to call my own.  Real World Strength & Conditioning is finally going to have ... http://jamiesulc.com/867/life-risk-motivation/ ...Well sort of! After hitting it crazy hard the last three week, blasting away at my lower body 4-5 days per week in some form or another, it's time for lets the joints rest. After doing so much lower body work, I actually feel really good.  However, I've learned over the years ... http://jamiesulc.com/857/doin-work-labor-day/ Olympic lifting is not my strong suit.  However, I'm determined to get better. This training cycle I've been hitting a lot of oly lifts.  My form isn't the greatest but it steadily improving. It's all about improvement and attacking your weaknesses. Have a plan and purpose when you train.  Otherwise, your training will ... http://jamiesulc.com/853/upper-body-crusher/ [caption id="attachment_849" align="aligncenter" width="267" caption="Squats do a body good!"][/caption] A quick training update for you today since I missed yesterday. Get Strong(er) Week 7 - Day 1 1 - Hang Clean + Front Squat + Jerk 3xx6 2a - Weighted Chins 5x12,10,8,8,7 2b - Weight Dips 5x12,12,10, 10, 8 5rds for time... 3a - DB Thrusters x10 3b ... http://jamiesulc.com/848/training-update/ Today was squat day. It was hot inside the strength shed as the thermometer here in Richmond hit about 97 degrees. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago I'm on a mission to build up my 20 rep squat weight.  I'm up 20lbs since I started two weeks ago. Honestly, I ... http://jamiesulc.com/843/high-rep-training/ I have two quick training updates for you today. My lifts are getting stronger albeit, little by little.  Hey progress is progress right? I've identified two weaknesses as my strength increases.  First, I need more drive off the chest on the bench.  I tend to get a little stuck at the beginning ... http://jamiesulc.com/841/upper-body-training-deadlift-madness/ What's your passion? What keeps you driven? I believe that if you are ever going to succeed, no matter what the endeavor, you must answer these two questions. My passion is training and coaching.  My drive consists of wanting to be the best father, husband, and coach I can be.  I want my ... http://jamiesulc.com/839/drive-passion/ I read this post by my boy Zach Even Esh last week. I was inspired to take my training old school.  Tuesday I crushed some high rep squats taking my last set to a brutal 20 reps. To finish of my training for last week I went with a real old school ... http://jamiesulc.com/832/gladiator-training/ [caption id="attachment_829" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="I can't wait to see this movie. I hear it's pretty bad ass!"][/caption] My legs were still busted up from Tuesday's session. So, before I got going today I spent a lot of time hitting the foam roller.  If you're really going after it with your training, ... http://jamiesulc.com/828/stronger-week-5-day3/ I've decided to step my game up. I've mentioned before about my love/hate relationship with squats. Well, today I did it.  I rocked the death squats. If you haven't tried this test of manhood, I suggest you give it a go! It's pretty simple!  Load up the bar and knock out 20+ reps without ... http://jamiesulc.com/823/death-squats/